And you know that’s always a most dangerous thing to do.
You see I have this little problem. Okay, yep, I know the doc will deal with that once he stops laughing.
Actually, though, I have another problem and I thought maybe some of you nice readers out there would be able to help me with this one. There’s this, WIP I have. (WIP short for WHIP. The thing the editor uses when I’m not getting things in within the deadlines.)
Let me explain the details, and I promise I’ll try and be as serious as I can.
Really. J
The Sad and Tragic Tale of The Narcissus Complex. (TNC)
The Narcisus Complex is book one of The Silent Women series in the PIACT universe. This series of five books revolves around the female undercover agents of this super secret agency.
TNC:
The Narcissus system is a large red giant out in sector Z-3. Far enough away from the regular independent systems to avoid most contact with the rest of civilization but close enough, barely, for trade with the most daring of merchants that head their way.
The leaders of Narcissus V like it this way as it prevents the cultural poisoning that so often happens when society from different worlds and systems can meet and mix.
The leaders want to keep it this way.
The rulers of Narcissus are women.
The male population of Narcissus are not slaves, as such, but their status is barely more than indentured servants and breeding stock to their arrogant and superior mates and mistresses. Their society lives in a complex array of living modules and work bases orbiting the large barren planet. And life has been good, for most, with very little conflict and dissention. The people of the colony growing food in agricultural platforms and taking their raw materials from the mineral rich planet beneath them.
Then something goes wrong. Suddenly the males of the colony are growing restless and agitated, the council are fighting amongst themselves and the fate of the colony suddenly hangs in the hands of a lunatic intent on blowing them all into Sadie’s Hell. A lunatic who is threatening the very fabric of Federation space.
Tricia Kolfer is PIACT’s last chance to save the colony and determine the true cause behind the chaos there. What happened to Karla Brastin, the agent PIACT lost on Narcissus three months ago? Who is the mysterious woman that guides Tricia through a maze of political intrigue and murder. And where is the Vostner device””that one terrifying machine that can bring doom to the Universe and beyond?
Okay folks that’s the set up. What I need help with is”¦
Who is Tricia’s aide and confidante. She’s sent in to investigate but after the loss of Karla PIACT refuse to send her in alone. Tricia’s aide is a young lady, bouncy, optimistic, loyal and occasionally honest””a professional thief turned secret agent J BUT WHAT IS HER NAME?
Give me suggestions and I’ll throw them all into a draw, the winner getting a signed copy of Poseidon VII instantly teleported by USPS to their doorstep. If you already have my book and don’t want another one (sniff) I’ll substitute a 10 dollar gc instead.
The best name, chosen by me and my critique group will (if approved by the editor) then be used in the novel. What do you think about that?
So come on guys, help me out here. I need you!
I’ll hold the contest open until Midnight EST on the 10th April and to enter just give your suggestion here in a regular blog comment. I’m looking forward to reading them.
S.J.
15 COMMENTS
Joy Roett
17 years agoThe character’s name should be Joy
Duh!
Ok, serious suggestion now, how about Eden?
sandie
17 years agoSJ, I’m not giving you a name for secret agent J, but I couldn’t resist commenting.
I love the premise for this WIP. I am fasinated by the idea of a culture where the men are just breeding stock and servants. It makes me wonder just why you decided to write this kind of story line?
However, I suspect that the men’s status is going to be changing.
How soon will this be available? (and how many cases of beer will it take?)
Jambrea
17 years agoSophie
Gabriella
Sarah
Fawna
Jai
Brooke
Kara
Kendra
Alexis
Leal
Anoel
Here are a few to get you started. 🙂 I might have more later.
Jambrea
17 years agoRobyn
Bree
Rayn
Rain
Roxie
Summer
Adriana
Lexie
A few more. 🙂
Jambrea
17 years agoRavyn
Rosie
Shawna
Sally
Sally Jo
Randi
Candi
I just can’t see to stop. 🙂
Jambrea
17 years agoJanie
LeeLee
Annie
Charlene (Charli)
Andi
Leona
Jerri
Marjorie
Linda
Shelly
Bethany
Even more…
Jambrea
17 years agoColby
Erin
Eryn
Abbie
Abie
Corwin
Dorie
🙂
Maia Strong
17 years agoTricia’s aide is a young lady, bouncy, optimistic, loyal and occasionally honest—a professional thief turned secret agent. BUT WHAT IS HER NAME?
Eloisa “Louie” Grafton, Jr.
tree
17 years agoHolly DaniBec
Valerie Tibbs
17 years agoHere are my suggestions:
Amelia
Mia
Celeste
Jade
You can pick one of those! Or you can use my name: Valerie!
Thanks!
danette
17 years agoA cool side kick name could be Shyla or Azure.
Hugs, Danette
sjwilling
17 years ago AUTHORWoot! hey guys you’ve been really productive… Thanks!
S.J.
sandie
17 years agoI wasn’t going to do this, but…
I think a professional thief turned secret agent needs a strong name, and the book needs a distinctive name.
Storm
Stormy
Flash
Jade
Amber
Brandy or Brandi
Jordan
Morgan
Dana Marie Bell
17 years agoCool, no one picked the one I wanted to say…
Zoe (or Zoi, depending on how you want to spell it.)
tree
17 years agoWhisper Ann